Agree. Until we see “actual” mining of the asset it may be best...

Agree.
Until we see “actual” mining of the asset it may be best to have the SP “frozen”….rather than a discounted sell off
(and associated consequences )which might otherwise be the case. No joy for those who wish to liquidate, but off-market sales between willing parties is still an option .
I’m sure the board is doing its best under testing conditions and from a financial view the confidence demonstrated by Bishops surely is encouraging.
Don’t get the impression I’m comfortable.
But I am quietly optimistic.